Archive: safety rest areas

Safety Rest Areas on Highway 287

Posted on: Sep 21, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Ever-Lovin’ and I appear to feel an obligation to check out the Texas Safety Rest Areas.  Ever since Super Sister’s husband Paul told me about them, we have been hooked on visiting these mini-museums.  (Click HERE and HERE and HERE to see earlier post about other Safety Rest Areas.) On the latest trip across the Panhandle Plains […]

Walker County Safety Rest Area

Posted on: Mar 20, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
I heart these safety rest areas.  I learn something from each one I visit. Huntsville, Texas is in Walker County.  Who and what do you think is featured here?  Sam Houston.  Yes.  The Huntsville Prison.  Yes.  What else do you know about this area?  Ever heard of  “Minnie Fish” or Joshua Houston? As you walk […]

Navarro County Safety Rest Area

Posted on: Mar 13, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Husband to Super Sister told me about the “mini-museum” roadside parks – the Safety Rest Areas.  Since I first visited the rest station in Salado, (Click to read the first blog about Safety Rest Areas in Texas.)  I have been looking forward to stopping  and learning more about our grand and glorious state of Texas […]